OSHKOSH — The one-of-a-kind “Red Tails” edition 2013 Ford Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Co. sold for $370,000 at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction Thursday evening at AirVenture. All proceeds will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Redbird Skyport partners with IMC Club to build grass roots program
OSHKOSH — The Redbird Skyport Chapter of IMC Club was launched at this year’s AirVenture to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety at the Texas airport. “IMC Club has created a great structure for instrument pilots to network and learn from each other in a social setting. We are excited to build this program at […]
OxyFly introduced
Making its debut at AirVenture was OxyFly, an oxygen generating system that has been used by European pilots for the past year. Produced by German firm Durr Technik, the OxyFly is a self-contained oxygen generating system that needs only a 28VDC electrical supply to operate. The system is available in two configurations — one with […]
New kit association officially takes off
OSHKOSH – The Kit Industry Association, or AKIA, formally organized during AirVenture, in response to the recent NTSB report on accidents involving homebuilt aircraft. During last week’s show, the members of the association agreed on a mission statement: “AKIA’s mission is to represent aircraft kit manufacturers, designers, suppliers and supporters with a unified voice in […]
Making general aviation even safer
OSHKOSH — “What we see at Oshkosh is the foundation of what makes the U.S. great — passion, innovation and freedom,” FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta told an AirVenture crowd today. “But with freedom comes responsibility.” This was the first visit to AirVenture for Huerta, who grew up just down the street from historic Flabob […]
Getting more people into the air
OSHKOSH — The FAA’s medical certification staff has two main goals, Federal Air Surgeon Fred Tilton told a crowd today at AirVenture. The first is to make sure that the airspace is safe. “Safety is our first commitment,” he said. “Our next goal is the make sure we get everybody that we can into the […]
Continental plans line of diesel engines
OSHKOSH — With funding from its Chinese owner, Continental Motors is embarking on development of a line of diesel engines ranging from 160 hp to 350 hp. Continental President Rhett Ross reported at AirVenture said that the company plans to certify its first diesel engine this year, and have it on the production line by […]
Turbine-powered Zenith CH 701 at AirVenture
OSHKOSH — Showcased at the Zenith Aircraft exhibit at this week’s AirVenture is a scratch-built Zenith CH 701 that has a jet fuel starter from an A-7 Corsair hanging out front. I asked co-builder Scott Ehni, “Why?” “Well, I have an idea for a new airplane, and I wanted to get some building experience before I start […]
King Schools offer free private and instrument flight training syllabi
OSHKOSH — Today at AirVenture, John and Martha King announced the immediate availability of free King flight training syllabi for the Private Pilot Certificate and the Instrument Rating. The syllabi are targeted at independent flight instructors and their customers, and include guidance on incorporating the King Schools Knowledge Test Courses, Practical Test Courses and special […]